Basketball: a look back at the Women's World Cup, with the Malian and French teams in the spotlight!
In their third appearance, the Eagles achieved a notable victory against Spain. The French women, for their part, had a memorable journey, reaching their first World Cup final. An impressive path, but it leaves a feeling of incompleteness after another defeat against the ever-invincible Americans! Tune in to Mondial Sports this Sunday for a recap from Berlin!
They believed! They even took a 14-point lead during the final... before experiencing a sudden collapse. The French team ultimately allowed the Americans to win once again in the final of an international tournament (97-79), just like in the last Olympics in Paris. A disappointment that should not overshadow the historic journey of Jean-Aimé Toupane's players: this World Championship final was simply the first in their history!
Two former stars of the French team live on MS
Mondial Sports is here to move past the disappointment of the French team and highlight their epic journey. Isabelle Yacoubou (a key figure in the Braqueuses' run at the London Games) and Sarah Michel (also an Olympic finalist, in Paris two years ago), two significant figures in the history of the French team, will join us live this Sunday.
Congratulations to the Malians!
Diana Gandega will also be present. The assistant coach of the Malians will come to share her Berlin experience. The 2026 World Cup saw the Eagles achieve a memorable victory against Spain in the group stage (82-73)! A performance that will be remembered, despite finishing 13th and being eliminated in the first round of the tournament.
Mondial Sports returns to the courts this Sunday, featuring:
- Diana Gandega, assistant coach of the Mali women's team
- Malick Daho, Ivorian legend and consultant for Mondial Sports
- Jo Lopez, Senegalese legend
- Isabelle Yacoubou and Sarah Michel, icons of French basketball.
The broadcast will be available on the page starting Sunday, September 20 at 19:05.
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